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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Ukraine Says Dwindling Supply of Munitions Is Limiting Military Capabilities
Caption: Ukraine Says Dwindling Supply of Munitions Is Limiting Military Capabilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently told reporters that deliveries of munitions to Ukraine have "really slowed down". ABC reports that 155 mm artillery shells have proven to be one of Ukraine's most important munitions in its war against Russia. On November 16, Western officials agreed with estimates that Russia is currently producing about one million artillery shells every day. Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist' predicts that the United States will only produce about half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. Earlier this week, Germany's defense minister said that the European Union was on track to fall short on its promise of providing Ukraine with a million rounds by March of 2024. Reductions in munition supplies to Ukraine would reportedly limit the country's ability to mount offensive operations. ABC reports that the war in Gaza has further put pressure on U.S. arms makers, who diverted some artillery shells intended for Ukraine to Israel. As the conflict in Ukraine has dragged on, the U.S. has called upon other allies, like South Korea, to step up and increase support. The warning from Zelensky comes amid ongoing debate in Congress over continued funding for the conflict in Ukraine. ABC reports that Ukrainian officials have repeatedly warned that their military's ability to fire artillery shells has consistently been lower than Russia’s. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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